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Conditional Exclusion for CRTs b Cathode Ray Tubes - monitors and TVs Dangerous waste due to lead contentDangerous waste due to lead content b Conditional CRTs must be recycledCRTs must be recycled Otherwise, fully regulatedOtherwise, fully regulated

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Why An interim enforcement policy? bTests show CRTs are hazardous Contain 5-8 lbs. lead Black & white versus color monitors bNeeded to address problem of CRT disposal & accumulation Opportunity to pilot an approachOpportunity to pilot an approach An interim measure until final ruleAn interim measure until final rule Allows use of enforcement discretionAllows use of enforcement discretion

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A mountain range of electronic waste 250 million computers disposed over next 5 years

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Who does the policy apply to? bFully regulated generators More than 220 lbs. generation/monthMore than 220 lbs. generation/month bFirst time DW generators SchoolsSchools Businesses with computersBusinesses with computers

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Who doesnt it apply to? b Households Exempt from DW RegulationsExempt from DW Regulations b Small businesses Less than 220 pounds generation/monthLess than 220 pounds generation/month State allows their waste in SWLFState allows their waste in SWLF Local ordinances may prohibit!Local ordinances may prohibit! Encourage recyclingEncourage recycling

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What does the policy allow? b Relief from full regulation when recycled b No counting b No manifesting (DOT requirements apply) b Other PC equipment that is DW can be managed under this policy

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Reuse of Computers b Reuse of computers is okay Not regulated as dangerous wasteNot regulated as dangerous wasteExamples~ Programs that redistribute computers to schoolsPrograms that redistribute computers to schools Computers that can be sold to employeesComputers that can be sold to employees

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Legitimate Recycling b Glass-to-glass recycling Make new CRTs out of oldMake new CRTs out of old b Reclamation Businesses that dismantle for recyclingBusinesses that dismantle for recycling Refurbish other electronicsRefurbish other electronics b Smelting Operations Reclaim lead, use as substituteReclaim lead, use as substitute

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Policy Requirements - Generators b Accumulate up to 180 days b Handle CRTs so as to minimize breakage b Must be recycled b Can send CRTs to an intermediary facility Facility definition: A business that collects, stores, demanufactures, or dismantlesFacility definition: A business that collects, stores, demanufactures, or dismantles

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Facility Requirements (continued) b CRTs sent to final recycling destination after dismantling [if not reused] Shipped intact or crushedShipped intact or crushed Use a bill of ladingUse a bill of lading b Accumulation allowed up to 180 days b Speculative accumulation not allowed

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Export Requirements b Exporters must have contracts Name and location of facility Name and location of facility E-waste tracking system E-waste tracking system Details on how materials to be recycled Details on how materials to be recycled